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You’ve Got to Laugh
- Stories from a Life Lived to the Full
- Narrated by: Alison Hammond
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
'I always say a day is wasted without laughter....'
Alison Hammond loves to laugh. And the nation laughs with her. Her sunny personality and zest for life has brought joy to millions and has made her one of the UK's best-loved television presenters. Known for her hilarious and unforgettable interviews with Hollywood A-listers, Alison's also responsible for countless classic moments of broadcasting gold - from getting stuck on a caravan door to delivering Christmas cash dressed as an elf!
But who really is Alison Hammond, and how did she become the personality that we know and love? Shaped by the influence of her incredible mum, Alison went from small roles on television shows as a youngster to that life-changing entry into Big Brother, before landing her dream job on This Morning. And through it all she found the joy in every day, the positives in any situation.
You've Got to Laugh will give a never-before-seen insight into Alison's life: her loves, her losses - and a side order of gossip. As well as being a hugely entertaining and uplifting listen, Alison's story will inspire you to grab life with both hands and make the most of every single moment.
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- Nikki
- 23-12-21
What a surprise
Wasn’t sure about this book at first but 5 mins in and I was hooked. In Alison’s words at time I was proper belly laughing. Alison babes you wrote a winner. Loved it
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- Tangles
- 03-11-21
Just brilliant
absolutely loved this book from beginning to end, enjoyed it more listening to it and hearing it in Alisons voice. she makes me laugh and didn't disappoint in her book.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-21
lovely Read
An honest and heartwarming biography. Well worth the listen. I hadn't realised Alison has wanted to be an actor or the amount of training she had done.
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- lorraine ridell
- 15-01-22
pick me up book
hier if ya dwn listen to hammond--she picks u up when ya having a down day -and just nudges you along that crappy day--her laugh is infectious---i love nebbing into peoples lives thts why i love aubobiograhies- well done alison ! x
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- SSamuel
- 12-01-22
Absolutely fantastic
One of the best audio autobiographies I've listened too. Absolutely loved this book. Alison is such an incredible person and I just loved this book! well worth a listen!
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- miss l l rogers
- 12-01-22
Absolutely loved it!
Alison you made me giggle through out listening to your audio book. I hope you write another one in the future. Funny, inspiring, insightful and so honest. You nailed it!
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- Julie Basquill
- 11-01-22
Brilliant
loved hearing about Alison's life and the people who surround her. I laughed, I sighed & nearly cried brilliant book and would love to meet her one day for a chat. I felt there was a lot of similarities between me & Alison
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- Heather
- 05-02-22
loved it all
loved it wish it would keep going ...alison you are so qmazing xx thankyou
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- CP2013
- 05-02-22
You’ve Got to Listen
A very entertaining account of Alison Hammond’s life, full of funny tales and some sad ones too.
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- Jacqui W
- 04-02-22
Love You, Alison!!!! xox
Very uplifting. I really lived the energy relayed in her storytelling. Felt like I was conversing with a close friend!
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